# Species Fund Beats Habitat Target: Evaluation finds 4,800ha restored; 51,000 people engaged

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-19T04:38:33+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/england-put-25-million-into-20-nature-projects-in-2024-two-years-later-they-had-improved-4800-hectares-planted-127500-trees-and-beaten-the-programmes-habitat-target-by-nearly-30/articleshow/135038653.cms
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A transformative £25 million conservation initiative has revitalized wildlife across England. By restoring vast areas and planting over 127,500 trees, the programme fostered community engagement with nature for more than 51,000 individuals. Various projects played a critical role in reconnecting segmented habitats and enhancing wetlands and rivers, underscoring the necessity of strategic investmen

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